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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.97, 25,344.87 and 8,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.97, 25,344.87 and 8,026.28 is: 12,029.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.97 : 25,344.87 = 8,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.97/25,344.87 = 8,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.97x = 25,344.87 × 8,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.97x = 203,424,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,424,896.46/16,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.17

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